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World J Stomatol. Aug 20, 2013; 2(3): 56-61
Published online Aug 20, 2013. doi: 10.5321/wjs.v2.i3.56
Table 2 Distribution of mini-implants according to gingival tissue type at the placement site in maxilla and mandible n (%)
Mandible
Maxilla
P-value
TotalFailedTotalFailed
Attached gingiva34 (19.1)4 (11.8)141 (65.3)6 (4.3)
Mucogingival junction78 (43.8)11 (14.1)49 (22.7)7 (14.3)< 0.001
Mucous membrane66 (37.1)14 (21.2)26 (12.0)5 (19.2)